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Forget "Having It All": How America Messed Up Motherhood--and How to Fix It

Amy Westervelt · Seal Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A clear-eyed look at the history of American ideas about motherhood, how those ideas have impacted all women (whether they have kids or not) , and how to fix the inequality that exists as a result.After filing a story only two hours after giving birth, and then getting straight back...
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The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships

Suzanne Stabile · IVP Books
Format: eBook

Most of us have no idea how others see or process their experiences. And that can make relationships hard, whether with intimate partners, with friends, or in our professional lives. Understanding the motivations and dynamics of these different personality types can be the key that unlocks...
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Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate

Gabrielle Hartley · Harper Wave
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Marital strife and divorce can be your chance to profoundly transform yourself, your mindset and your relationship with a more harmonious and steady vision. While many of us may be better together, some of us can actually become better apart.What if you emerged from your divorce stronger...
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The Ultimate Guide to College Transfer: From Surviving to Thriving

LUCIA D TYLER · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover

The Ultimate Guide to College Transfer is a comprehensive guide, designed to make college transfer between four-year schools as successful as possible. Chapters outline the steps to take from the moment a student finds him/herself considering college transfer to the first semester at his/her...
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55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal: Your Guide to a Better Life

Elizabeth White · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

For the millions of people in their fifties and sixties who find themselves out of work, unable to find a job, and financially incapable of retiring, here's a practical plan for getting past any blame or shame, overcoming denial, and finding a path to a new normal.Elizabeth White has an impressive...
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Positive Parenting for Autism: Powerful Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Challenges and Thrive

Victoria Boone · Althea Press
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Positive Parenting for Autism delivers practical guidance that will empower parents to implement the techniques used by professionals to help their child with autism build essential social and life skills in an encouraging, affirming way.Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging...
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Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family's Playful Spirit

Meredith L Sinclair · William Morrow
Pages: 273
Format: Print book

From Today Show contributor, Meredith Sinclair, comes this ultimate resource for awakening your playful spirit, jumpstarting your relationships, and upping your happiness quotient. In our age of digital addiction, many of us have lost our ability to be spontaneous. More parents are complaining...
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Secrets of Great Second Meals: Flexible Modern Recipes That Value Time and Limit Waste

Sara Dickerman · William Morrow Cookbooks
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Learn to cook smarter, save time and money, and enjoy great meals crafted from leftovers in this practical and creative cookbook that teaches you to plan and prepare great "second meals."When it comes to cooking and leftovers, James Beard Award-winner Sara Dickerman believes that...
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Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Maryanne Bruni · Woodbine House
Pages: 290
Format: Print book

The popular book, Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome is now available in a completely revised third edition. The author, an occupational therapist and parent of an adult with Down syndrome, describes how the characteristics of Down syndrome can impact the acquisition and progression...
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Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave

Alice Gregory · Bloomsbury Sigma
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Sleep is vital to the way we learn, remember and forget, to how we feel about family and partners, our wellbeing, and our mental and physical health. It is essential for life itself. In Nodding Off, renowned sleep researcher Alice Gregory explores every aspect of sleep, from the different...
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Understanding the NICU: What Parents of Preemies and other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know

Jeanette Zaichkin · Amer Acad Of Pediatrics
Pages: 260
Format: Print book

Most parents do not expect to begin life with their new baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) . They often feel lost and powerless amidst this new world of medical vocabulary, technology, and numerous health care providers.Understanding the NICU will guide you through your NICU...
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Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

Deborah Shouse · Central Recovery Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

"Innovative ideas designed so care partners can engage and connect with people living with dementia. " On the dementia journey, each quality moment of connection is priceless. Deborah Shouse and dozens of experts in the field of dementia share ideas that engage the creative spirit...
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